Oracle Database Support
Administrative Oracle Database Support Services

Oracle Database Support: The Oracle Database was initially developed back in 1977 and is a relational database management system that is managed by the Oracle Corporation. Furthermore, it is also considered to be among the most trusted and widely-used relational database engines in the world. The system itself is based on a relational database framework where data objects are able to be directly accessed by its users.

An Oracle Database Administrator is a professional who knows how to properly run this type of database, as they share duties that are similar to those of traditional database administrators; however, they are also required to keep a watchful eye on updates from Oracle as well. Some of the common tasks of an Oracle Database Administrator include the following:

*Software Installation

*Software Maintenance

*Specialized Data Handling

*Database Backup

*Database Recovery

*Security Authentication

*Capacity Planning Performance

*Monitoring

*Database Tuning

*Troubleshooting

Many of the companies that utilize the Oracle Database range in size from mid to large-sized corporations. Oftentimes, Oracle Database Administrators can be found working in almost all types of industries.

Oracle Database Administrators can also both organize and store data thanks to the company’s database software solutions as well.

Some of the most common skills of an Oracle Database Administrator include the following:

*Installing Oracle

*Configuring Oracle

*Basic Monitoring

*Basic Tuning

*Backing Up Databases

*Recovering Databases

*Basic Understanding of Database Security Issues

*Database Design

*Good Knowledge of DBMS Series of Packages

*Command Over SQL and PL/SQL

*Wizards & GUI vs. Command Line

Oracle Database Administrators must also possess a specific set of technical skills as well, including the following:

*Experience with Oracle Exdata and Golden Gate

*Experience in MySQL and PostgreSQL

*Experience in troubleshooting databases for performance

*Experience with the UNIX operating system

*Experience in creating and maintaining UNIX shell and Perl scripts

*Basic programming languages such as HTML and XML